Mini pumpkin tarts
on November 23, 2010
Ingredients:
- 3 packages (15 per package) frozen mini phyllo pastry shells
- 1 15 oz. can pumpkin
- 2 cups (plus extra for garnish) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 teaspoon (plus extra for garnish) pumpkin pie spice
- 1 3.4 oz. packed cheesecake-flavored instant pudding and pie filling (use vanilla if you can’t find this)
- mint leaves for garnish
Directions:
- Remove shells from wrapper and allow to thaw 15 minutes.
- Combine pumpkin, whipped topping and spice in medium bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Add pudding mix and whisk until smooth and thick.
- Spoon or pipe about 1 tablespoon of mixture into each shell.
- Top with whipped topping, sprinkle of spice and a mint leaf.
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